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If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may have heard about a therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA. But what exactly is it, and why is it so beneficial for kids on the spectrum?
If your child has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you may have heard about a therapy called Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA. But what exactly is it, and why is it so beneficial for kids on the spectrum?
ABA is a scientifically proven approach that applies principles of behavior to teach new skills and understand what factors influence behaviors. For children with ASD, ABA can help:
ABA is a scientifically proven approach that applies principles of behavior to teach new skills and understand what factors influence behaviors. For children with ASD, ABA can help:
- Increase language and communication abilities
- Improve focus, attention, and memory skills
- Teach life skills like dressing, eating, and hygiene
- Develop appropriate social skills and interactions
- Reduce problematic behaviors like tantrums or self-injury
Rather than merely trying to alter outward behaviors, ABA focuses on understanding the motivations behind behaviors in order to shape meaningful, positive change from the inside out.
Rather than merely trying to alter outward behaviors, ABA focuses on understanding the motivations behind behaviors in order to shape meaningful, positive change from the inside out.
ABA strategies involve breaking down skills into simple, manageable steps using positive reinforcement, visual supports, and clear expectations. Therapists work intensively one-on-one with kids, celebrating their successes along the way.
ABA strategies involve breaking down skills into simple, manageable steps using positive reinforcement, visual supports, and clear expectations. Therapists work intensively one-on-one with kids, celebrating their successes along the way.
Research shows that early, comprehensive ABA programs for young children with ASD can have remarkable impacts, increasing IQ, language abilities, academic skills, and independence. The customized, confidence-building approach empowers kids to live more fully.
Research shows that early, comprehensive ABA programs for young children with ASD can have remarkable impacts, increasing IQ, language abilities, academic skills, and independence. The customized, confidence-building approach empowers kids to live more fully.
While ABA can seem intimidating at first, its foundation is rooted in creating motivating environments tailored to each child's strengths, needs, interests, and learning style. By building connections and confidence, barriers begin to break down.
While ABA can seem intimidating at first, its foundation is rooted in creating motivating environments tailored to each child's strengths, needs, interests, and learning style. By building connections and confidence, barriers begin to break down.
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